Basset Hounds Can Get a Fungus on Their Ears
We just took Lilly to our vet the other day for her checkup. Found out that the little bumps on her left ear may not have been the result of fire ants, but simply a minor fungus. The bumps are turning into scabs and that clued our vet into thinking this was fungus related. Not to gross anyone out, but it kind of looks like athletes foot for the ears!
Our vet prescribed an antifugal cream called Tresaderm to apply to her ear once a day. Still too early to see any results as this is only the second day she has been treated. We will keep you updated on her progress.
We did notice that Lilly’s large ears tend submerge in her water bowl when she takes a drink. I wouldn’t think that this would be a cause for the fungus, but who knows? Short of using a clothes pin to pull back her ears, anyone have any ideas?
November 17th, 2009 at 11:14 am
The best thing for keeping basset ears clean and dry are snoods. The are pretty easy to make or can be purchased thru some rescue organizations as fund raisers. They are a sleeve of fabric with elastic in both ends that keep their ear from dragging in food and water.